Orthodox Union

Daily Dvar - Emor and Sefiras HaOmer: A Travel Through Time
2020-05-07 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Emor and Sefiras HaOmer: A Travel Through Time’ with Rabbi Daniel Rosenfelt.
Rabbi Rosenfelt leads the Fleetwood Synagogue in Southwestern Westchester. He also serves on the Junior High School Faculty of Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ).
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PARENTING PROGRAM:
2020-05-06 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
-Boring is good
-Be proactive
-Simple ways to teach kids life skills
-Using positive language
-Using Emunah to parent better
Presenter:
ADINA SOCLOF, MS. CCC-SL Director of Parent Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating “How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk” workshops as well as workshops based on “ Siblings without Rivalry.” Adina also runs ParentingSimply.com and is available for speaking engagements. You can reach her through www.parentingsimply.com
For any question, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig: steinigj@ou.org
Click here to register.

Daily Dvar: Perek On A Pod -Chapter 1: History and Context
2020-05-06 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore “Perek on a Pod – Chapter 1: History and Context” with Rabbi Gershon Albert.
Rabbi Albert is the senior Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation in Oakland. Originally from Montreal, he received his rabbinical ordination from RIETS and is the regional vice president of the Rabbinical Council of America, and halachic advisor to the Oakland Hebrew Day School.
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ALONE TOGETHER PART III: Ascending the Marriage Mountain
2020-05-05 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Tuesday, May 5, 9 pm (EDT)
FOR YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES/FAMILIES:
ALONE TOGETHER PART III: ASCENDING THE MARRIAGE MOUNTAIN: Fortifying the base
Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, PsyD
Rav, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC, Elizabeth/Hillside, NJClinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ
The session, primarily geared toward young couples, will focus on building a strong marital relationship by fortifying the base of the marriage as it pertains to relationships within and outside the marriage including:
• Tips for helping couples build a healthy relationship while living in an ever increasing social-media world.
• Techniques to help couples discuss and establish a game plan for building a bond in the world of so many virtual friends and how to handle the challenges that these friendships may bring to a marriage especially in the COVID-19 isolation.
• How couples can discuss and deal with relationships with friends or family together and the balance of loyalties within and between marriage
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Global Emtza Family Trivia Night
2020-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | NY
Family trivia night is a wonderful program to bring together middle schoolers and their parents for a fun-filled night at home. Everyone will be challenged with their knowledge of some great movies most are sure to know. Amazon gift cards will be distributed at the end of the program to our lucky winners.
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Daily Dvar: Av HaRachanim, the Crusades and the Creation of Ashkenazic Identity
2020-05-05 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
Join Dr. Henry Abramson as he discusses ‘Av HaRachamim, The Crusades, and the Creation of Ashkenazic Identity’ as part of the daily dvar.
Dr. Henry Abramson – Av HaRachamim, The Crusades, and the Creation of Ashkenazic Identity
Dr. Abramson, PhD, serves as a dean of Touro College in Brooklyn, NY. He is the author of many scholarly works and the Jewish History in Daf Yomi podcast on AllDaf.org.
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SPIRIT PROGRAM: LET's GET MOVING WITH EXERCISE!
2020-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The Orthodox Union is proud to present:
THE SPIRIT INITIATIVE:
Stimulating Program Initiative for Retirees That Inspires Thought
Tuesday, May 5 11 am EDT
SANDI LEV, NASM, CPT and CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist
LET’S GET MOVING WITH EXERCISE!
Click here to register for zoom link

Anger Management During Trying Times
2020-05-04 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
Join Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman as he discusses ‘Anger Management During Trying Times’ on Monday, May 4th at 8:00 PM EDT in conjunction with the OU’s Calm Amid Corona Mental Health Series.
Click here to watch live.
Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman is an assistant professor of Jewish Education at YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education, the assistant rabbi at Kingsway Jewish Center in Brooklyn, NY, and a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety and anger. His weekly dvar torah, which combines ideas from the parsha with concepts from the field of Psychology, is published in The Jewish Press and on his website www.PsychedForTorah.com.

Daily Dvar - Interpreting the Message: Reconciling Ruth and Shoftim
2020-05-04 13:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Interpreting the Message: Reconciling Ruth and Shoftim’ with Rebbetzin Rebecca Belizon. This program is being held in conjunction with the Torat Imecha program.
Rebecca Belizon is the Rebbetzin of the YI of Fairlawn, received her Masters in Jewish Education from Azrieli and has taught at Ateres Bais Yaakov in Monsey, Nefesh Academy, SKA and Shaalvim for Women.
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Semichas Chaver International Siyum
2020-05-03 13:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Join the Semichas Chaver Program’s international siyum, as 1,500 participants are recognized for their accomplishments this zman. With special Divrei Chizuk from HaGaon Rav Herschel Schachter and HaGaon Rishon LeZion Rav Shlomo Amar.
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The Ideal Coronavirus Diet: Eating to Optimize Your Immune System and Maintain Overall Health During Prolonged Isolation and Home Confinement
2020-04-30 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States

Daily Dvar: Acharei Mot - Kedoshim: Spiritual Growth From Everyone and Everywhere
2020-04-30 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | NY
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Spiritual Growth from Everyone and Everywhere’ with Rabbi Yonah Gross.

Yonah Gross is the Rabbi of Congregation Beth Hamedrosh in Wynnewood, PA. He also serves as kashrus administrator of Community Kashrus of Greater Philadelphia (Keystone-K) and is the founder of Mezuzah and More.

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Topics for next week’s series in Daily Dvar include:

SPIRIT Retirees: Thriving Despite Isolation, An Older Adult's Perspective
2020-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
THE SPIRIT PROGRAM WELCOMES RETIREES, not-yet-RETIREES, EMPTY NESTERS, SENIORS, and SANDWICH GENERATION MEN & WOMEN
Thriving Despite Isolation, An Older Adult’s Perspective
–Insightful Perspective
–Developing Purposeful Days
–Applying your strengths when Isolating
Presented by Sarah Bersson, LCSW, Geriatric Social Worker
Please register prior to the event — click here
For all questions, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
Partnering Synagogues:
Aitz Chaim West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood, PA
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS, Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
United Orthodox Synagogue Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield, MI (NY)
(list in progress — to become a partner synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org)

Daily Dvar: Introduction to Pirkei Avot - Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes
2020-04-29 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Pirkei Avot – Exploring Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Eyes’ with Rabbi Dovid Zirkind.
Rabbi Zirkind is the senior rabbi of the Riverdale Jewish Center.
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Rabbi J.J. Schacter and Chazzan Shim Craimer Israel in Story and Song
2020-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | NY
Tune in to the extraordinary and inspiring story of the modern State of Israel using the power of words and melodies.
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A Powerful Tribute to Yom Ha'Zikaron & Yom Ha'Atzmaut
2020-04-28 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Please join us for an online ceremony to memorialize Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror and a celebration of Israel’s independence.
The program includes an introduction with Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Incoming Executive Vice President of the OU; Miriam Peretz, Israel Prize Recipient, in conversation with Rabbi Avi Berman, Executive Director of OU Israel; Lt. Col. Shai Abramson, IDF Chief Cantor for recitation of the Kail Maleh, Mi SheBerach and HaTikvah; never before seen footage of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, z”l, on the miracles behind the creation of the State of Israel & Rabbi Moshe Taragin, Ram at Yeshivat Har Etzion.v

Daily Dvar: Building a Space for Prayer
2020-04-28 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore ‘Building a Space for Prayer’ with Rachel Kraus.
Rachel Kraus is a Marketing and Business Strategy Executive and most recently led the World Trade Center Retail Development. Rachel is also the director of Community Education at Kehilath Jeshurun, a Modern Orthodox synagogue on the Upper East Side of New York.
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SPIRIT Retirees: Ending Emotional Eating - Your 3 Step Plan
2020-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
THE SPIRIT PROGRAM WELCOMES RETIREES, not-yet-RETIREES, EMPTY NESTERS, SENIORS, and SANDWICH GENERATION MEN & WOMEN
Ending Emotional Eating: Your 3 Step Plan
Discover:
– The real reason behind emotional eating (it has nothing to do with food)
– What kind of emotional eater you are, and the specific strategies that will work for you
– The 3 steps to break free from emotional eating during the pandemic and beyond
BONNIE R. GILLER, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, BRG Dietetics & Nutrition, P.C.
Please register prior to the event — CLICK HERE
For all questions, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
Partnering Synagogues:
Aitz Chaim West Palm Beach (FL)
Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford (CT)
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh, Wynnewood, PA
Congregation Torah Ohr, Boca Raton (FL)
East Denver Orthodox Synagogue (EDOS, Denver (CO)
Fleetwood Synagogue, Fleetwood (NY)
United Orthodox Synagogue Houston (TX)
Young Israel of Deerfield Beach (FL)
Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills (NY)
Young Israel of Queens Valley (NY)
Young Israel of Southfield, MI (NY)
(list in progress — to become a partner synagogue, please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org)

Parent and Caregiver Support Group
2020-04-27 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
The parent & caregiver support group meets weekly and offers emotional support to those caring for an individual with disabilities. Lead by a clinical social worker, attendees have the opportunity to connect with others who are facing similar challenges during this difficult time.

Grief, the Omer and Corona: Thoughts and Suggestions
2020-04-27 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States

Daily Dvar: Introduction to Melachim I
2020-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | NY
Join the OU’s Daily Dvar as they explore an Intro to Melachim I with Rabbanit Shani Taragin in conjunction with the Torah Imecha program.
Shani is the educational director of Matan Eshkolot – Tanach Teachers’ Education Program, and a highly sought-after lecturer throughout Israel and North America.
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The OU’s Daily Tehillim Call
2020-04-23 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
Connect with Jews across the world for daily Tehillim and Inspiration
Call 773.377.9170.
Click here to learn more!

Consolation and Compassion: Mourning Alone Together
2020-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | On-Line, 11 Broadway, NY, NY, 10004, United States
(FOR RETIREES, Not-yet-Retirees, Seniors, and SANDWICH GENERATION)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.
Reva Judas
Director, NechamaComfort
Register in advance for this meeting
Contact: Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org with any questions

Alone Together, Part II
2020-04-12 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | NY
THE DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ORTHODOX UNION PRESENTS

ALONE TOGETHER: PART II
EMERGING FROM AND RETURNING TO THE CAVE:
Chol Hamoed & last days survival and renewal for young couples and families

The session will provide practical tips and awareness for young couples during the current crisis: • To help young couples/young families reflect on the isolation of the first days of Pesach and build on the experience in a positive way • To identify what “worked” and what “could be worked on” to enhance the remainder of the Chag and the isolation • To work on constructive communication and shared experience as a means to move our relationships forward • To generate and offer some tips for Chol HaMoed and for the last days of the Chag in order to make these experiences fulfilling both personally and spiritually.

Presenter: RABBI JONATHAN SCHWARTZ, PsyD
Rav, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC, Elizabeth/Hillside, NJ Clinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ

SUNDAY EVENING, APRIL 12, 9:00 PM

Register to receive ZOOM link:
Email questions to Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Parenting Under Siege
2020-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
LEARN THESE STRATEGIES:
Communication Techniques That Work
Using “We” Statements
Providing a time frame
Praising!
Mini- Meetings
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
Presenter:
ADINA SOCLOF, MS. CCC-SL Director of Parent Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating “How to Talk so Kids
will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk” workshops as well as workshops based on “Siblings Without Rivalry.” Adina also runs ParentingSimply.com and is available for speaking engagements. You can reach her through www.parentingsimply.com
ZOOM ID:https://uojca.zoom.us/j/537774549
Any questions: Contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org

Shelter in Place? Which Place?
2020-04-01 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Shalom Task Force presents:
Shelter in Place: Which Place?
Zoom: 756 059 954
Conference line: 646-558-8656 ID: 756-059-954
Practice guidance on legal matters during COVID-19
Court Changes
Custody and Visitation
Impact on Domestic Violence Survivors

Dialogue between
Erin Bistricer, Esq. Senior Staff Attorney, Sarah’s Voice, Shalom Task Force
Rachel Marks, Esq-Schonfeld & Goldring, LLP, Vice President, Shalom Task Force
Introduction by
Avital Levin, LMSW, Director of Education, Shalom Task Force
To submit anonymous questions before and during the workshop, email education@shalomtaskforce.org

Sponsors:
Orthodox Union
Amudim United Task Force, Sister-to-Sister, Project SARAH, My Extended Family, Met Council, ORA, MASK, Adai Ad, Achieve Behavior Health

ALONE TOGETHER: Growing Our Marriage through the COVID-19 Crisis
2020-03-29 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | NY
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 9:00 PM
ZOOM: https://uojca.zoom.us/j/757199971
Presenter: RABBI JONATHAN SCHWARTZ, PsyD Rav, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC,
Elizabeth/Hillside, NJ Clinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ
The session will provide practical tips and awareness for young couples during the current crisis:
• Help recognizing self-stress
• Helping spouses who are experiencing anxiety
• Practical tips for spending a lot of time together – balancing the need to relate with the need for personal space
• Practical suggestions for communication and understanding
• Making pre-Pesach/Pesach stress survivable and thrive-able
QUESTIONS? Contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig, steinigj@ou.org
PRESENTED BY THE ORTHODOX UNION DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Community Spotlight
2020-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Network with Community Reps
Participation Communities:
Cincinnati, OH
Elkins Park, PA
Fleetwood, NY
Louisville, KY
Richmond, VA
Springfield, NJ
Hear about:
• HOUSING PRICES
• SCHOOLS
• LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• KOSHER SHOPPING
• TAXES
• OTHER AMENITIES
NO CHARGE to attend
Attendees will receive a FREE COPY of the 2019 Community Guide.
Refreshments will be served.
*of the 2019 OU Jewish Community Home & Job Relocation Fair. (Next Fair is April 25, 2021)

Jewish CommUNITY Symposium
2020-02-08 20:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | NY
THE ORTHODOX UNION
DEPARTMENT OF SYNAGOGUE & COMMUNITY SERVICES &
NCSY
PRESENT
Jewish CommUNITY Symposium
BUILDING COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES
IN THE MODERN WORLD
Featuring:
Mr. Moishe Bane
President, Orthodox Union
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
Director, Women’s Initiative, Orthodox Union
Rebbetzin, Lower Merion Synagogue, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Executive Vice President Emeritus, Orthodox Union
Editor-in- Chief, Koren Talmud Bavli

Moishe Bane To Be Scholar in Residence in Fair Lawn
2020-02-08 - 2020-02-09 | NY
Friday night, 8:20 PM:
A Candid Conversation About the Future of American Orthodoxy:
Where We Were & Where We Are Heading
(Oneg will take place in the shul’s social hall)
Shabbat morning (following Tefillah in the Main Shul):
Every Jew Has a Unique Role; But How Do I Know What Mine Is?
Shabbat afternoon, 4 PM, followed by Mincha:
Decisions, Decisions; Juggling OUR Responsibilities and OUR Finances
(Childcare will be provided for children over 3 years of age)
Seudat Shlishit:
Activism & Chesed; Can They Be Contracted Out?
